Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Hiring Range

$20.07-$24.58 Per Hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pets Best Pet Insurance
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App
• Home Support Services

Company Culture

• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment

About the Role

Kitsap Mental Health Services is hiring a Crisis Peer Support Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Draw on common experiences as a peer to validate clients' experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement for clients to take responsibility for, and participate in their recovery.
• Promote hope and empowerment designed to help clients attain recovery goals and maintain the highest possible independence level, even during periods of instability.
• Share experiences related to involuntary treatment and provide supportive hope inspired recovery-oriented communications in support of the client and family.
• Provide information and referral for reliable transportation to access primary care medical appointments, dental care and other medical specialist as required.
• Provide coaching and encouragement to help clients socialize and assist clients to plan and carry out leisure time activities.
• Maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing staff, individuals served, families and other related to discharge planning, hospital placement and other communications as needed regarding involuntary treatment and referrals to less restrictive alternatives to inpatient care.
• Collaborate with staff and clients on awareness of client rights, including grievance and complaint procedures; support clients with filing, mediating, and resolving complaints.
• Aid in providing ongoing assessment and direct services to clients, responding to such challenges as an increase in suicidality, the need for substance abuse education and treatment, and the clients' readiness for meaningful daily activity, including employment.
• Provide practical help and supports to help clients gain access to health care services and other necessary services such as legal services, housing subsidies, and funding alternatives.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience working with behavioral health/substance use populations and experience working in crisis or inpatient settings.
• This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must meet agency driving requirements, including meeting the minimum age requirement of 21 years old, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.
• LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Completion of the Washington State Mental Health Division’s Peer Counselor Training and the subsequent certification as a Peer Counselor within six months of employment.